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About Us

About us

Formerly known as Iya Abubakar Computer Center, Established in 1967 as a detachment from the Department of Mathematics of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In 1976, Moved to its permanent location and installed the CYBER 72 mainframe serving 60 user Departments of the University and in 1989 Replaced the CYBER 72 mainframe with the CYBER 932 mainframe.

Also in 1998 Installed micro computer systems and all operations became end-user oriented. The institute is saddled with the responsibility of providing timely and qualitative computing and information technology services of the University.

The mandate is to ensure that the Institute is empowered to enable the University take a pride position as one of the best ICT-driven universities in Africa and in the world. Subject to the approval of the Board of Governors.

Academics

Mission, Vision and Philosophy

Mission

To be an ICT centre of excellence with modern computing facilities and manpower to support teaching, research and learning in the university and country at large

Vision

To deploy state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure and groom ICT-savvy personnel in various specialty areas to support teaching & learning, research and other services

Philosophy

Develop an expansive computing infrastructure that supports ICT services needs of the University.